Rutherford School Raises Funds For Purchase Of Farm Animals In Uganda
RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Pierrepont School has collected $3,150 to purchase farm animals for the children at St. Lawrence School in Migyera, Uganda, through ChangeALife Uganda and its FundsForFarming initiative.
Donations were made by students, parents and staff throughout March and April.
The Pierrepont students in each homeroom will now choose the animals they have funded for their peers. Animals to select from include cows, pigs and goats.
The funds, along with letters from the students, will then be sent to Uganda with the ChangeALife team, headed by Jean Semler and her husband, Dave The…
Connecticut Gas Prices Keep Rising, Even As National Costs Dip
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- For the ninth consecutive week, Connecticut average gas prices are up – this week a penny – but they remain well below last year’s average, according to AAA Northeast.
A gallon of regular gas in the Nutmeg State today averages $2.35, up 1 cent compared to last week.
Compared to last year, however, average prices are still 47 cents lower, AAA Northeast reports.
In recent weeks, East Coast regional markets between Washington, D.C., through Maine have seen pump prices move up and down a penny or two, according to experts, potentially indicating that prices have s…
Lyndhurst Unico Raises Scholarship Money With Pasta Dinner
LYNDHURST, N.J. – The Lyndhurst UNICO Ann Fiume Pasta Dinner will be held on Sunday, May 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Building, 250 Cleveland Ave.
Dinner includes salad, pasta, meatballs, sausage, bread, beverages and dessert.
Cost is $15 per ticket.
All proceeds go towards the Lyndhurst UNICO Scholarship Fund for Lyndhurst High School students.
The event is held in honor of Lyndhurst resident Ann Fiume, who died at the age of 76 in 2007.
For more information, contact Al Somma by phone at 201-450-6262 or by email at [email protected].
